Roasted Cauliflower Sage And Almond Risotto Recipes

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, SAGE AND ALMOND RISOTTO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425. Toss cauliflower, oil, salt and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes, add the almonds and half of the sage. Roast for 5-8 more minutes or until golden and crisp. Set aside and keep warm.
• Place the chicken stock in a medium saucepan and heat to a simmer. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft (about 5 minutes). Chop the rest of the sage, and add it with the rice and sherry to the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until sherry is absorbed. Gradually add the stock, 1 cup at a time, stirring, for 25-30 minutes, or until the stock is absorbed and the rice is al dente. Stir through the parmesan cheese and spoon into serving bowls. Top with Taleggio and the cauliflower mixture.

CAULIFLOWER RISOTTO WITH BRIE AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• Bring broth, water, and thyme sprigs to a bare simmer in a medium saucepan.
• Meanwhile, heat butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then sauté cauliflower with 1/4 teaspoon salt until crisp-tender and golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add thyme leaves and sauté 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl.
• Add remaining tablespoon oil to pan, then add rice and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add wine and simmer briskly, stirring, until wine has been absorbed, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup hot broth and briskly simmer, stirring, until broth has been absorbed. Continue simmering and adding hot broth, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and waiting until each addition has been absorbed before adding the next, until rice is just tender and looks creamy, 18 to 22 minutes. (There will be leftover broth.)
• Stir in cauliflower, Brie, and salt and pepper to taste. Thin with some of remaining broth if desired. Serve topped with almonds.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Trim head of cauliflower and cut into bite-sized florets.
• Dry cauliflower well.
• Drizzle with olive oil (you may need more than 2 T) then sprinkle with garlic salt, pepper, and chile powder.
• You can adjust seasonings according to your personal preferences.
• Toss cauliflower until seasonings are well distributed.
• Pour into a greased baking pan and bake for 20- 25 minutes, stirring once or twice.
• Cauliflower should be a dark, golden brown when baking is completed.
• Remove from oven and pour into a serving dish.
• Top with balsamic vinegar and toss well.